Francesco “Frank” Cali, the reputed boss of the Gambino crime family, was found shot to death outside his home in Staten Island, New York. The NYPD says they were called to the scene around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday night on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered Cali had been shot six times. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. WABC-TV reports a 911 caller claims a blue pickup truck ran over Cali before fleeing the scene.Cali is the first New York crime family boss shot to death in 34 years. In 1985, then-Gambino boss Paul Castellano was shot dead as he arrived at Sparks Steakhouse in Manhattan -- a killing organized by John Gotti, authorities said. Gotti, who then assumed control of the family, reportedly watched the action from nearby with his eventual underboss, Sammy "the Bull" Gravano.Cali had been considered a unifying figure in the years after Gotti’s fall. Gotti was convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992 and sent to prison for life after Gravano ratted him out to authorities. Gotti died in prison in 2002.Police continue to look for suspects in Cali’s shooting. CNN contributed to this report.

NEW YORK —

Francesco “Frank” Cali, the reputed boss of the Gambino crime family, was found shot to death outside his home in Staten Island, New York.

The NYPD says they were called to the scene around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday night on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered Cali had been shot six times. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. WABC-TV reports a 911 caller claims a blue pickup truck ran over Cali before fleeing the scene.

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Cali is the first New York crime family boss shot to death in 34 years. In 1985, then-Gambino boss Paul Castellano was shot dead as he arrived at Sparks Steakhouse in Manhattan -- a killing organized by John Gotti, authorities said. Gotti, who then assumed control of the family, reportedly watched the action from nearby with his eventual underboss, Sammy "the Bull" Gravano.

Cali had been considered a unifying figure in the years after Gotti’s fall. Gotti was convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992 and sent to prison for life after Gravano ratted him out to authorities. Gotti died in prison in 2002.